Capitol Federal Financial Announces Principal Accounting Officer Departure

What Happened Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. filed a Form 8-K (Item 5.02) on September 22, 2026 reporting that Tara Van Houweling, the company’s Reporting Director and Principal Accounting Officer, notified the company she will leave effective October 9, 2026. The company thanked Ms. Van Houweling for 23 years of service. Kent G. Townsend, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will serve as the Principal Accounting Officer.

Key Details

• Filing date: September 22, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 5.02).
• Effective departure date: October 9, 2026.
• Departing officer: Tara Van Houweling — Reporting Director and Principal Accounting Officer, 23 years with the company.
• Interim designation: Kent G. Townsend (EVP, CFO, Treasurer) to serve as Principal Accounting Officer; he also signed the 8-K.

Why It Matters A change in the principal accounting officer is material for investors because that role oversees financial reporting and internal accounting controls. Naming the CFO to serve as Principal Accounting Officer should provide continuity for SEC filings and financial oversight. Investors should note the effective date and monitor subsequent filings for any further updates on a permanent replacement or related governance disclosures.